Complaint Investigation Report

Facility’s Medication Administration Record for Client 1 (C1) was reviewed. LPA observed that all C1’s medications were logged by staff as given June 2023. Review of physical medications revealed that one prescription was missing. Record review indicated the medication was prescribed in 2019. Licensee admitted to not filling medication due to medication being too expensive for C1. Licensee admitted to not attempting to find alternative solutions to get C1 the missing medication.

Based on the evidence obtained during the complaint investigation, the allegation that medication was not given as prescribed is found to be SUBSTANTIATED, as there is a preponderance of evidence to show that the violation occurred. Pursuant to the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, deficiency is being cited on the attached LIC9099D and a plan of correction was jointly developed with Licensee. An exit interview was conducted with Licensee; a copy of this report and Licensee's Rights (LIC9058) were provided.